US Presses Israel on Settler Violence; PM's Office Cites Lack of Evidence
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump administration is pressing Israel to curb settler violence in the West Bank. The Prime Minister's Office responded to reports of an attack on a European delegation by calling for caution and demanding evidence, noting the delegation's uncoordinated entry into a sensitive area. Police are investigating the incident, while the PM's office fears a campaign to discredit Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. is urging Israel to act against settler violence in the West Bank.
- The Prime Minister's Office called for caution regarding reports of an attack on a European delegation, citing a lack of evidence.
- The Prime Minister's Office noted the European delegation entered a sensitive area without prior IDF coordination.
- Police and forensic investigators have launched an inquiry into the reported attack on the diplomatic delegation.
- The Prime Minister's Office expressed concern about a potential campaign to slander Israel and its residents in the West Bank.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump administration is continuing to urge the Israeli government to act against settler violence in the West Bank. Rubio, speaking before departing for India, emphasized that the President does not want to see friction or a new escalation in the region. He noted that information on recent incidents, including an alleged attack on a Washington Post photographer, was based on media reports at that stage, and the U.S. Embassy in Israel was contacted for further details.
Rubio expressed concern over the events, stating, "It certainly doesn't look good. Everything is very disturbing." The U.S. is closely monitoring the situation in the West Bank, particularly during the olive harvest period. He added that the administration is awaiting a detailed report from the embassy.
In response to reports of an attack on a European diplomatic delegation, the Prime Minister's Office urged caution, highlighting that the circumstances are still under investigation. While condemning any violence against diplomats, the office stressed that serious accusations require solid evidence and that conclusions should not be drawn before facts are established. The delegation reportedly entered a sensitive area with a history of conflict without prior coordination with the IDF, a fact confirmed by the army, which the Prime Minister's Office stated is essential for the safety of visiting diplomats.
The Prime Minister's Office also pointed out that a French Communist Party mayor, Bernard Bodo, who had previously displayed a Palestinian flag at his town hall, was part of the delegation. Regarding published documentation showing masked individuals confronting a diplomatic vehicle, a shattered window, and a person on the ground, the office stated it does not allow for a full determination of the sequence of events or individual responsibility. Police and forensic investigators have launched an inquiry. The Prime Minister's Office expressed concern about a coordinated campaign to slander Israel and its residents in the West Bank during the harvest season, urging the public and media to demand verifiable evidence and avoid treating unproven claims as collective indictments.
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